1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 125 L |
